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I know that Northeast Taxidermy is the best around, but who else does a great job, reasonably?
I'm sure you will get some great recommendations. Northeast is elite, it will cost more and take longer but you will end up with a perfected trophy that will last a lifetime.
Kevin Conroy. http://kevinstaxidermy.com/home
I agree Kevin Conroy is hands down the most talented taxidermist in CT
Kevin does incredible work .
He's done tons of work for me and I'm always beyond pleased
I dont know if he's still doing it for the public, or if it's only for family/friends... but pm jadams on here. It's art that he puts out!
Nobody beats Kevin. Check out my coyote he did.
Wildlife Arts in Berlin is good as well..
Wild Arts in Berlin...I'll second that. Had a buck done there last year. It looks better dead than alive. He does "museum quality" taxidermy...which was explained to me will last a lifetime.
Pricing is a little more than Northeast but well worth it. Northeast is a factory...never know who's going to do your mount. I've had deer done there and my friend had his elk done there recently....thats why I switched to Wild Arts, the owner does all the work.
What's Kevin getting for a shoulder mount (deer)?
Wild Arts. I've been using Dave for many years. Wouldn't worry about saving a few dollars for a piece of art you'll have the rest of your life. You'll usually get what you pay for!
Kevin is around 550 for shoulder mount
I seond Dave Berger from Wildlife arts, Berlin CT...I would put his mounts up agaisnt Northeast anyday
Greg, you'll regret making a decision on a taxidermist based on cost. Pick the one who does work you love. The price difference will not matter a bit when you're looking at a mount that makes you cringe every time you look at it. Those crappy mounts always end up in a garage or dressed up with a hat and sunglasses.
I'll throw out a strong endorsement for Kevin Conroy. Pretty sure he's the only guy around to have won a Nstional All Around title. He's great at fish, birds, big game, he can do it all.
Wildlife Arts in Berlin. Dave's work is simply amazing and I am beyond happy with the mount he did for me last year.
Both Kevin and Northeast did great work for me.
Ken Sichau waterbury...RIP
I used to go to Ken, he was a hell of a great guy, and did beautiful work. RIP!
I brought my last one to Kevin, couldn't be happier with his work, and he is a great guy as well. Hope to get another one to bring to him soon.
If I'm going to mount, I'm not going to go cheap, I will happily spend the $$ for quality. I was just trying to decide if this deer was worth spending $550 to mount. It is by far my largest with a bow, but just not quite a showpiece. I'm now thinking of just doing a European mount.
A Euro mount is great. You can do it yourself too and save a few bucks.
I can't tell you how many times I've heard guys say their mounts look like crap because then went to some cheapie then to hear them say im sorry I didn't go somewhere good . Done be like them and be sorry. I go to northeast and couldn't be happier
I like Euro's, I love pulling them off the wall and holding and admiring the antlers. It brings back the hunting memory's you made that day.
With a full mount they just stay hung on the wall. I haven't touched my biggest buck to date as its to cumbersome to take off the wall.
Went away to Maine last week my buddy harvested a huge ten point ! He use to use another taxidermist another guy and I camp and I both use Kevin's taxidermist not only does he do great work !!!! He is a great guy and loves his work and goes out of his way to make you happy and because of this I will go no where else !!! Check out his web site and his shop !
My vote for Kevin, by and far the best around, and one heck of a nice guy. He's done many mounts for me, all came out excellent.